merc c class or bmw 320d?
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Hi guys i am going to buy a diesel for a general day to day car school runs etc, and i have a bit of a dilema do i buy a 54 (2005) plate facelift c class 220cdi,1 owner from new full merc history 80k miles or do i buy a BMW 320d 53 plate (2003) with 70k miles but with a brand new engine turbo etc all rebuilt by bmw for 8k (his manifold swishers whatever they are called fell into his engine and ruined it. he has all the bills for the new engine March 2010 and he has since done 500 miles but needs to sell it, the engine has 2 years warranty on it.
the merc is on the money and looks good in and out but the beemer has a horrible interior its velor in a greyish blue,as is the dash. my head says buy the BMW as its got a new engine but my heart says merc as its so clean. what shall i do?
the merc is on the money and looks good in and out but the beemer has a horrible interior its velor in a greyish blue,as is the dash. my head says buy the BMW as its got a new engine but my heart says merc as its so clean. what shall i do?
The BMW has a problem past. Walk away unless you can get it at a real bargin price. You like the MB and should you really feel the need for 3 series (I will admit that I am no fan but will also admit that that it Is a cracking diesel engine), then there are plenty of others out there.
The BMW has a problem past. Walk away unless you can get it at a real bargin price. You like the MB and should you really feel the need for 3 series (I will admit that I am no fan but will also admit that that it Is a cracking diesel engine), then there are plenty of others out there.
Personally I would take the BMW, as I'm not a Merc fan.
Coupled to the fact that the swirl flaps have already failed, a common problem on this engine, and it has been repaired cements this for me.
PMW swirl flap delete kit and you gave a car that IMO has more life left in it than the Merc
Coupled to the fact that the swirl flaps have already failed, a common problem on this engine, and it has been repaired cements this for me.
PMW swirl flap delete kit and you gave a car that IMO has more life left in it than the Merc
My wife has just sold her 55 plate C200 that she's has from new. It's mint and has proven to be both utterly reliable and a nice place to cover long distances.
I do know of people (two) who have had suspension arms replaced because of bush-wear, but generally I reckon these cars represent Mercedes return to quality.
Since it dropped out of warranty my wife felt less obliged to tale to Mercedes for servicing. Instead we have found a fantastic specialist in Evesham who is 1/4 of the price.
Lastly, friends have BMWs which I don't deny are comparably nice motors but I personally am not so keen on the BMW image. If anything, small Mercs don't have much of an image at all, although I concede this might vary by region.
I do know of people (two) who have had suspension arms replaced because of bush-wear, but generally I reckon these cars represent Mercedes return to quality.
Since it dropped out of warranty my wife felt less obliged to tale to Mercedes for servicing. Instead we have found a fantastic specialist in Evesham who is 1/4 of the price.
Lastly, friends have BMWs which I don't deny are comparably nice motors but I personally am not so keen on the BMW image. If anything, small Mercs don't have much of an image at all, although I concede this might vary by region.
Actually, that's worth thinking about with the Merc if it's only going to be used for shortish journeys - they're notorious (I have a C270CDi) for taking a very long time to warm up.
They do have an electric water heater booster that can be set to work if the temp is less than 8C and that does produce heat in a couple of miles, but I reckon it takes 10 miles plus for mine to be warmed through.
They do have an electric water heater booster that can be set to work if the temp is less than 8C and that does produce heat in a couple of miles, but I reckon it takes 10 miles plus for mine to be warmed through.
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